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[THE LEEDS THEATRE]. The leeds theatre...On tuesday, oct. 20th, 1846, Her Majesty's Servants will perform James Sheridan Knowles' beautiful Play of the wife! A Tale of Mantua... Leeds. Mann, Printer and Stationer, [1846]. Dimensions 190 x 310 mm. Single leaf broadside. Browned and lightly spotted, with chipping to edges, and small hole to upper right-hand corner. More > £ 75.00 Antiquates Ref. 34782

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[THE INDIAN POLO ASSOCIATION]. The indian polo association: rules of polo and notes for officials 1938. [Meerut]. [Station Press], [1938]. 8vo. [2], 99pp, [1]. With a single card sheet, printed on both sides, detailing penalties for the use of umpires, loosely inserted into rear pocket. Original publisher's red cloth, lettered in black to upper board. Heavily rubbed. Internally clean and crisp. More > £ 150.00 Antiquates Ref. 25120

[THE GUARDIAN]. The guardian. London. Printed for J. Tonson, 1729. Fifth edition. 12mo. In two volumes. 349, [9]; 358pp, [14]. Contemporary speckled calf, contrasting red morocco lettering-pieces. Lightly rubbed and marked, spines chipped at head and foot. Armorial bookplates of Rev. Thomas Greene to FEPs, with his inked ownership inscription to Vol. I title, occasional dampstaining. More > £ 75.00 Antiquates Ref. 32395

[THE GUARDIAN]. The guardian. Glasgow. Printed and sold by Robert Foulis, 1746. 12mo. In two volumes. [6], 334, [8]; [4], 346pp, [10]. Contemporary gilt-tooled calf, morocco lettering-pieces. Lightly rubbed and sunned. Internally clean and crisp. More > £ 250.00 Antiquates Ref. 28529

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[THE FRENCH CONVERT]. The French Convert, being a true relation of the happy conversion of a french lady from the errors and superstitions of popery, by a Protestant Gardener, her Servant... London. Printed by Sabine and Son, [s.d., 1790?] 12mo. 60pp. With a wood engraved frontispiece.Contemporary gilt-ruled black half-calf, marbled boards. Extremities rubbed. More > £ 375.00 Antiquates Ref. 30188

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[THEATRE, WOLVERHAMPTON]. Theatre, Wolverhampton.---On Friday Evening, February 4th, 1825, Will be performed, for the first time in this Theatre, Rowley's popular Comedy, newly adapted for representation, entitled, A Woman Never Vext! or, the widow of cornhill... Wolverhampton. Smart, Printer, [1825]. Dimensions 220 x 420 mm. Single leaf broadside. A trifle creased, top-edge ragged, stab-stitch holes to one margin. More > £ 250.00 Antiquates Ref. 25615

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[THEATRE, WAKEFIELD]. Theatre, wakefield. By desire and under the patronage of The Gentleman's Book Club. On friday evening,November 9th, 1827, Will be performed Sheridan's much-admired Comedy of the rivals; or, a trip to bath... Wakefield. Hurst, Printer, [1827]. Dimensions 140 x 220 mm. Single leaf broadside. A trifle shaved at foot, stab-stitch holes to one margin. More > £ 250.00 Antiquates Ref. 27774

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[THEATRE ROYAL, YORK]. Theatre-Royal, York...For the benefit of Mr. walker. Wednesday Evening, May 17th, 1843, Her Majesty's Servants will perform, for the first time for many years, the deeply interesting Play of The deserter or, the point of honour!... York. Blyth and Moore, [1843]. Dimensions 190 x 310 mm. Single leaf broadside. Lightly damp-stained to head, a trifle creased. More > £ 100.00 Antiquates Ref. 21391

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[THEATRE ROYAL, YORK]. Theatre-royal, york...This present Evening, thursday, March 9th, 1843 Her Majesty's Servants will perform the admired Opera of love in a village... York. Blyth and Moore, [1843]. Dimensions 190 x 310 mm. Single leaf broadside. Damp-stained to head, a trifle creased, very small hole to lower corner. More > £ 100.00 Antiquates Ref. 21390

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[THEATRE ROYAL, YORK]. Theatre-Royal, York...By desire & under the patronage of the members of the york choral society Thursday Evening, May 11th, 1843, Her Majesty's Servants will perform Morton's Opera, in Three Acts, of Henri Quatre; Or, Paris in the Olden Time... York. Blyth and Moore, [1843]. Dimensions 190 x 310 mm. Single leaf broadside. Lightly damp-stained to head, a trifle creased. More > £ 100.00 Antiquates Ref. 21389

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[THEATRE ROYAL, YORK]. Theatre-Royal, York...On Friday Evening, May 12th, 1843, Her Majesty's Servants will perform, for the first time for several years, Reynold's celebrated Opera of the exile: or, the deserts of siberia...To conclude with, for the first time in this Theatre, Selby's new Farce, now performing in London, and at most of the Provincial theatres, entitled, boots at the swan... [York]. [s.n.], [1843]. Dimensions 180 x 310 mm. Single leaf broadside. Lightly damp-stained to head, a trifle creased. More > £ 100.00 Antiquates Ref. 21388

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[THEATRE ROYAL WEYMOUTH]. Under the Patronage of the Borough Members, henry edwards, esq. m.p. and c.i.t. hambro, esq. m.p. On Thursday Eve. September 2nd, 1869, The performances will commence with the celebrated Comedy entitled...The wonderful woman!. Weymouth. Jeffery Brothers, Dramatic Printers, [1869]. Dimensions 200 x 500 mm. Single leaf broadside. Lightly browned and scuffed, with chipping and marginal tears to edges and corners. More > £ 200.00 Antiquates Ref. 21200

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[THEATRE ROYAL, OLYMPIC]. Theatre Royal, Olympic. On thursday next, june 6, 1833, Will be produced an Entirely New Opera, (in Three Acts) to be called The Bridal Promise... [London]. Printed by W. Reynolds, [1833]. Dimensions 200 x 350 mm. Single leaf broadside, two edges uncut. A trifle creased and browned, early manuscript note ('turn over' / 'postponed') to head. More > £ 250.00 Antiquates Ref. 25373

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[THEATRE ROYAL, MALTA]. Theatre Royal, Malta. On Wednesday the 4th February. The Officers of the Garrison and other Amateurs, assisted by Miss Lewis, will perform the Comedy of my wife's husband... [Valetta]. [s.n.], [s.d.] Dimensions 210 x 310 mm. Single leaf broadside, edges uncut. several horizontal folds, lightly creased, manuscript title to verso. More > £ 450.00 Antiquates Ref. 21437

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[THEATRE ROYAL, LEEDS]. Theatre royal, leeds...For the benefit of mr. t. holmes...First time in Leeds of Edmund Sterling's Esq., popular Drama of raby rattler; or, the progress of a scamp. Dramatized from Eliza Cook's celebrated Story of that name... Leeds. T. W. Green & Co., [1848]. Dimensions 380 x 320 mm. Single leaf broadside. Vertical central fold, damp-stained to head, creased, two short tears touching text at head - without loss. More > £ 150.00 Antiquates Ref. 21387

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[THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET]. Theatre royal, hay-market. Tuesday, April 20, 1802. Merchant of Venice, with the oxonian in town.. [London]. [P. Boyle], [1802]. Dimensions 90 x 60 mm. Single card ticket, printed on one side only, and signed and numbered in manuscript. More > £ 300.00 Antiquates Ref. 29612

[THEATRE ROYAL, ENGLISH OPERA HOUSE]. Last night but five of the season...Theatre Royal, English Opera House, Strand. This Evening, wednesday, September 26th, 1827, Will be presented, (Seventh Time this Season) the Comick Piece, with additional Songs, called monsieur tonson...After which, (Thirty-eighth Time) the last new Comick Operetta, called lying made easy!...With mozart's celebrated overture to cosi fan tutte.... [London]. S. G. Fairbrother, [1827]. Dimensions 215 x 350 mm. Single leaf broadside. All edges uncut. Some spotting, very short tear to one margin. More > £ 100.00 Antiquates Ref. 21248

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[THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY LANE]. Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. This Evening, thursday January 19, 1826, His Majesty's Servants will perform the Opera of rob roy macgregor... [London]. [s.n.], [1826]. Dimensions 210 x 328 mm. Single leaf broadside. Slight chipping to edges, small loss to lower left-hand edge. More > £ 75.00 Antiquates Ref. 33563

[THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY LANE]. Theatre Royal, Drury lane. This Evening saturday, December 20, 1828, His Majesty's Servants will act the Comedy of Exchange no Robbery... [London]. [s.n.], [1828]. Dimensions 199 x 335 mm. Single leaf broadside. Some loss to left-hand edge and small tear to upper right-hand corner. More > £ 75.00 Antiquates Ref. 33562

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[THEATRE ROYAL DRURY LANE]. New Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. This Evening, Wednesday June 81825, His Majesty's Servants will perform (for the 9th time) a new Historical Play, called william tell. With new scenery, dresses, and decorations, The interspersed Music, composed by Mr. H. R. Bishop. [London]. [s.n.], [1825]. Dimensions 204 x 350 mm. Single leaf broadside. Two small marginal holes to left hand edge.

More > £ 75.00 Antiquates Ref. 33560